Dr. Sursatie Chetram , LPC

Dr. Sursatie Chetram is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut who brings six years of clinical experience to work with individuals, couples, and families. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, career obstacles, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. Dr. Chetram also addresses related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and disability, codependency, communication and commitment difficulties, substance use, and eating or food-related issues.

Her practice emphasizes a strength-based, interactive approach that honors each person’s unique story. Dr. Chetram draws from an integrative toolkit that includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor treatment plans to individual needs and goals. This flexible approach supports work on trauma, mood regulation, relationship repair, coping skills, and personal growth.

Dr. Chetram aims to create a respectful, compassionate environment where practical strategies and reflective conversation combine to promote healthier patterns and better functioning. She invites prospective clients to review her availability and schedule a session when appropriate, and she is available to work with international clients in English.

Approaches for online healing and growth

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in line with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where clients want to build meaningful direction rather than eliminate every uncomfortable experience.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns influence present-day relationships and emotional responses. This approach is helpful for clients working through abandonment, attachment concerns, relationship conflict, and family dynamics by strengthening secure connections and understanding relational drivers.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, coping skills, and mood regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Chetram works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time so therapy evolves with each person’s progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and circumstances. These options make ongoing support more accessible and allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care even when in-person meetings are not possible.